Reflex Racing introduce the R12SS 1/12th scale bodyshell. Developed and sculptured in-house and manufactured in the USA the design was modified several times during development to fine-tune the balance in order to achieve maximum drivability. At 32g to 35g the body is around 5g to 8g lighter than comparable lightweight bodies and it is meant to offer more high speed stability than an AMR-12 while having a little more low speed steering. The body is usable in both Stock and Modified classes, it is made from .020 Lexan material and available now.

Xray introduce the active centre differential for the XB8 1/8th off-road buggy. The adjustable gear diff is made to adapt the buggy’s handling characteristics both on-power and off-power by using different shape internals. The standard 90 degree parts provide a good balance between on and off-power as the diff closes and opens with a slight delay, making the standard setting best suited for high-grip or bumpy tracks. The optional 120 degree internals let the diff close or open immediately which is a setting best used on slippery or flat tracks. The set includes all needed parts and it fits the XB8’14, the XB8’15 and the XB8E.

New from FX comes the K5 DC 1/8th off-road competition racing engine. It is based on the 5K and brings all the refinements and improvements based on the experiences gained from the previous racing seasons and a European vice-Champion title. The refined engine features a new, sealed combustion chamber insert with larger surface for improved heat transition to the engine head, a redesigned lightweight engine head with improved cooling, a new carburettor with optimised needles which lead to easier to adjust mixture settings and the K5 also has a more linear power supply. The engine uses a refined manufacturing process and it comes with a DLC diamond coated crankshaft, a high-precision German rear ceramic bearing and a premium Japanese front bearing. The K5 is available as engine only or including muffler and manifold.

Hitec and AEE have combined forces to deliver two action cameras designed to capture high definition videos. First up is the S60 that offers 1080p/60fps and 16MP image shots. The camera features a 2 inch LCD screen, a built-in 1500mAh Lithium battery and an IP-68 waterproof housing. 328ft. range WiFi and 4x digital zoom while recording round out the package.

Ty Tessmann tore up the track at the 2014 IFMAR 1/8 Scale Off-Road World Championships running an O.S. Speed Tuned B2101 engine tailored to his winning specs. Now O.S. makes that same setup available to other drivers — in the Ty Tessmann Limited Edition Speed Tuned B2101. The engine features the same tuned pipe, manifold and carb restrictor used by Ty to win the 2014 IFMAR Championships. Its T-2090SC pipe is paired with an M2002SC manifold whose added length increases torque in the low to middle range. The 5.8mm restrictor — not available on any other O.S. engine — matches what O.S. supplied to Ty for extending run time in competition. Like the standard B2101, this version has a lowered cylinder head, DLC crankshaft with balanced tungsten weights, and a Type 21J carburettor. Only a small number are being produced, making this engine both competitive and collectible. The Ty Tessmann Limited Edition Speed Tuned B2101 is easy to distinguish from the standard model due to the natural-colour cylinder head and Ty’s name laser-etched onto the crankcase, crankshaft and tuned pipe.

AKA now have a range of 1/10th scale buggy, short course and stadium truck tyres available in their all-new ultra soft compound. Designed for cold weather and low-traction conditions the tyres are ideally used in a temperature range of 0°C to 10°C and the select treads are available as rubber only including red inserts or a pre-mounts.

Team Associated’s line of Factory Team Silicone diff fluids has been expanded and now offers even more viscosities to choose from, helping to dial in the optimum performance for every racing application. Additional weights are 4K, 6K, 15K, 80K, 200K, 500K and 1M, and they will serve to complement the already extensive line. Factory Team silicone fluids are made in the USA exclusively for Team Associated by Lucas Oil Products, Inc. and they come in a new flip-flop cap bottle with a sticker on the lid for quick and easy identification.

New from Reds Racing is the new M7 World Cup S V2.0 3.5cc 1/8 on-road racing engine. Optimised and featuring the newest technology to guarantee the best performance and reliability the M7 World Cup S has been provided with a new flat piston and a new combustion chamber which allow to increase torque. The new flat piston guarantees additional power at low and medium RPM while offering optimised fuel consumption. The WCS is also one of the lightest engines in its category thanks to a redesigned cooling head and due to a new combustion chamber and back-plate design. The WCS is hand-tuned by Mario Rossi and comes with a silicone-filled, balanced and tuned crankshaft, rear ceramic bearing, and RDC hard-coated backplate. Before leaving the factory each engine is hand inspected and compression checked by Mario Rossi for maximised performance. On top of that there are also already broken-in engines available.